BOWEN TECHNIQUE & THE ART OF BODYWORK™:

The effects of a Bowen session can be quite profound and can last far longer than many other bodywork techniques. Many clients only need 2–5 sessions, one week apart initially, and then a tune up once a month or when they feel the effects of stress returning. 

Bowen Therapy is appropriate for anyone, from newborn babies and supporting women through pregnancy to the frail and the elderly. It is useful to assist recovery from many conditions, from traumatic injury to chronic illness, based on each person's capacity to heal.

BOWEN THERAPY IS EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR:

  • Back pain and sciatica

  • Digestive and bowel problems such as IBS

  • Earache and ear infections

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Knee, ankle and foot problems

  • Menstrual and hormonal irregularities including infertility

  • Neck and shoulder problems including frozen shoulder

  • Groin pain, pelvic tilt and uneven leg length

  • Respiratory problems and hay fever

  • RSI, carpel tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow

  • Sports and accident injuries

A unique and unusual form of soft-tissue bodywork that is effective in relaxing muscle tension and reducing the body’s stress levels. It is a gentle technique that resets the nervous system, helping to restore calmness and deep relaxation throughout the whole body. 

By applying light rolling moves over specific muscles and areas of the body, signals are sent, via the nervous system to the brain, to reorganise the tension patterns in the body. Sets of moves are followed by two to five minute delays, where the practitioner allows the client to relax on the table, allowing the body to integrate the work, leading to deeper breathing, slower heart rate, improved blood circulation to the tissues and the removal of waste fluids via the lymphatic system. 

When the nervous system relaxes, the adrenal glands reduce the amount of adrenaline and cortisol they are producing, which in turn sends signals to the brain and the rest of the hormone system to start returning to a point of balance. Pain levels can be reduced significantly and people report feeling more flexible, sleeping better, and are much more energetic for days after a session.

BOWENWORK™ IS ALSO EFFECTIVE FOR STRESS AND STRESS RELATED PROBLEMS:

  • Chronic tension and tightness

  • Anxiety

  • Sleep problems

  • Post traumatic stress

  • Mind body integration

  • Pre and post surgery

  • Chronic conditions

  • Babies and children’s health and wellbeing

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED ?

As every body is different, there is no definitive number of sessions on average, most people see results within three weekly sessions, while chronic problems may take longer. Many people benefit from maintenance sessions after the problem is resolved, to keep their body in great shape and prevent the problem from returning. The time between maintenance sessions varies from person to person.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR ?

Bowen therapy can be done directly on skin (with towels) or through light clothing. If you choose to be treated in light clothing, please ensure clothing is loose and/or stretchy – jeans or tight/slippery clothing result in much less effective treatment.

IS BOWEN THERAPY SAFE ?

With no force or manipulation, Bowen therapy is safe for all. The very gentle touch makes it suitable for everyone including babies and the elderly. 

TIME

Allow 1.5 hours for the first session and 1 hour for subsequent treatments.